US Bridges

Uzzell Church Road over Champion Swamp

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.40 Miles from Route 654 · Structure no. 000000000030999

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uzzell Church Road over Champion Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uzzell Church Road over Champion Swamp in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUzzell Church Road
CrossesChampion Swamp
Location0.40 Miles from Route 654
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92971, -76.66379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$900 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uzzell Church Road over Champion Swamp built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uzzell Church Road over Champion Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Uzzell Church Road over Champion Swamp carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Uzzell Church Road over Champion Swamp?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Uzzell Church Road over Champion Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.